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Dr. Derek Dawson, MD

Ophthalmology*MaleAge 69

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Derek Dawson, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Munster, IN and has over 43 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Meharry Medical College in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities Advocate Trinity Hospital and St. Catherine Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Derek Dawson, MD

Practice

9610 N Centennial Dr Ste H Munster, IN 46321

Accepting new patients

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  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Dawson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dawson

3.3

7 ratings, 4 with a written review
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What went well
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What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Neetra Scott in IN – Mar 07, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Hammond, IN – Sep 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Darla D. Williams in Highland, IN – Jan 20, 2017
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About Me

Care Philosophy

Our state-of-the-art facility offers the best technology available for all of your eye care needs. Dr. D.J. Dawson is trained and skilled in the latest...Read more

Specialties*

  • Ophthalmology

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology

Howard University Hospital

Residency Hospital

Meharry Medical College

Medical School, 1980

University of Southern California

Undergraduate School, 1976

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
  • Most outstanding Resident, 1984
  • drdjdawson.com

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    What is Dr. Derek Dawson, MD's office address?

    Dr. Dawson's office is located at 9610 N Centennial Dr Ste H, Munster, IN 46321. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

    What languages does Dr. Derek Dawson, MD speak?

    Dr. Derek Dawson, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Ticho Eye Associates9610 N Centennial Dr Ste H Munster, IN 46321
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    Ticho Eye Associates18210 La Grange Rd Ste 210 Tinley Park, IL 60487
    2

    Practice

    Office9610 N Centennial Dr Ste H Munster, IN 46321
    3

    Practice

    Illinois Eye Institute3241 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60616
    4

    Practice

    D J Dawson MD Inc.8256 Hohman Ave Munster, IN 46321
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    St. Catherine Hospital

    4321 Fir St
    East Chicago, IN 46312
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    Advocate Trinity Hospital

    2320 E 93rd St
    Chicago, IL 60617
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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